Sunday August 21, 2016: on this day

August 21, 2016 was the 234th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 21, 2016 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 2016, who was born and died on August 21, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Four In The Morning) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 2016?


August 21, 2016 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 2016 can also be written as 8/21/2016 in the US and as 21/8/2016 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 2016 in August 2016 calendar

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August 21, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 2016:

  • Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
  • Gaziantep bombing. the death toll from this turkish wedding bombing has risen to 50, with as many as 94 injured. the attack is being carried out by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • The turkish wedding bombing has claimed 50 lives and left at least 94 others injured. the attack is being carried out by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte threatens the philippines to be expelled from the united nations' founding membership after being criticized by the international body for alleged violations of human rights.
  • Rodrigo duterte threatened to withdraw the philippines' founding membership from the united nations, after being criticized by the international body for alleged violations of human rights.
  • Iraqi civil war: 36 men are hanged in iraq for their participation in the massacre of hundreds of soldiers by islamic state in 2014.
  • 36 iraqi men are being hanged for their involvement in the massacre of hundreds of soldiers by islamic state in 2014.
  • At least 13 people were wounded by a shooter at a bridgeport house party.
  • 2016 labour party (uk), leadership election: sadiq khan, london mayor, calls for fellow labour party members not to support jeremy corbyn during the upcoming party leadership elections.
  • Sadiq khan, london mayor, calls upon fellow labour party members not to vote for jeremy corbyn in next year's party leadership election.

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August 21, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on August 21, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8836 EUR
  • 1 USD = 100.455 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.765 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3123 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.288 CAD

August 21, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Lazio : 3 - 4
  • Bologna - Crotone : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Inter : 2 - 0
  • Empoli - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
  • Genoa - Cagliari : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Eupen - Anderlecht : 2 - 2
  • Gent - Westerlo : 4 - 2
  • Lokeren - Genk : 0 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Alaves : 1 - 1
  • Sociedad - Real Madrid : 0 - 3
  • Sp Gijon - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Gimnastic - Lugo : 2 - 2
  • Numancia - Levante : 0 - 1
  • Sevilla B - Girona : 3 - 3
  • Valladolid - Oviedo : 1 - 0
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August 21, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2016 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 21, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 2016.

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Who was born on August 21, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 7 days old,

or 396 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2776 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2016?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 21, 2016.

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August 21, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 2016:

  • Hanz Kovacq
  • Mario Novelli

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 2016:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 2016:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2016 was Cheap Thrills by Sia Featuring Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheap Thrills
  2. - One Dance
  3. - This Is What You Came For
  4. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  5. - Cold Water

August 21, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Panda
  4. - For Free
  5. - Don't Mind

August 21, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2016 was Duele El Corazon by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 21, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 21, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Duele El Corazon
  2. - Hasta El Amanecer
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Bobo
  5. - El Perdedor

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August 21, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis

Country: United States of America

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

Release year: 2016

Written by:

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

August 21, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Four in the Morning

Four in the Morning

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Anthony Simmons

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

August 21, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Space Hulk: Deathwing

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 21, 2016?

On August 21, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2016?

On August 21, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 2016?

On August 21, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for August 2016?

August 2016 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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